ByJohnson Daudu,Jos<\/p>\n
As the 2027 draws close, the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to prioritise national unity, security, job creation, education and poverty reduction, saying Nigeria requires purposeful leadership to address the challenges confronting its citizens.<\/p>\n
Obi made this declaration on Tuesday during a town hall meeting tagged “Leadership Dialogue and the Future of Nigeria,” held at Crispan Hotel, Jos.<\/p>\n
He identified national unity as his foremost commitment, stressing the need to bring Nigerians together irrespective of their backgrounds and build a country where citizens could enjoy peace, security and economic opportunities.<\/p>\n
Addressing concerns about youth development and employment, Obi said increased production and investment in productive sectors of the economy would create jobs and improve the living conditions of Nigerians.<\/p>\n
He noted that insecurity had continued to disrupt agricultural activities, particularly in rural communities, where farmers, including women, were increasingly finding it difficult to access their farms.<\/p>\n
According to him, boosting local production would stimulate economic activities, expand employment opportunities and reduce poverty.<\/p>\n
On education, Obi promised increased investment in the sector through the construction of classrooms, employment of teachers and improvement of learning facilities.<\/p>\n
He expressed concern over the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, stressing the need to return more children to classrooms and ensure that schools function effectively.<\/p>\n
The NDC presidential candidate also questioned the management of public funds, particularly budgetary allocations for infrastructure and social development, insisting that Nigerians deserved accountability and explanations on how public resources were being utilised.<\/p>\n
He argued that effective leadership required transparency and the ability to translate available resources into projects that directly improve the lives of citizens.<\/p>\n
On healthcare, Obi lamented the state of medical facilities in the country, saying Nigerians deserved access to functional hospitals and quality healthcare services.<\/p>\n
He further called for a government that listens to the concerns of ordinary Nigerians and responds to their needs through practical policies and programmes.<\/p>\n
Earlier, participants at the town hall meeting raised concerns about youth protection, electoral mandates and government support for small and medium-sized enterprises.<\/p>\n
One of the youth participants asked what concrete measures would be taken to protect young people and defend their interests, particularly in the political process.<\/p>\n
Another participant urged political leaders to ensure that votes counted and that mandates freely given by the electorate were protected, stressing that Nigerians should not be denied the opportunity to determine their leaders through the ballot.<\/p>\n
A participant who identified with the small and medium-sized enterprise sector also sought clarification on plans to support businesses and improve the operating environment for entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n
Responding to the concerns, Obi reiterated the need for leadership that listens to citizens, addresses their challenges and provides practical solutions to the country’s development needs.<\/p>\n
He urged Nigerians to demonstrate patriotism and actively participate in building a united, secure and prosperous nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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